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Reflections in Cosmo – Reflections in Cosmo – RareNoise

by Audiophile Audition | Apr 25, 2017 | Jazz CD Reviews

Norwegian rock-jazz that is forceful, imposing and heavy. Reflections in Cosmo – Reflections in Cosmo [TrackList follows] – RareNoise RNR073, 40:41 [1/20/17] ****: (Kjetil Møster – baritone, tenor and soprano saxophone; Hans Magnus Ryan – guitar; Ståle Storløkken – keyboards; Thomas Strønen – drums) The Norwegian quartet Reflections in Cosmo is ready-to-hear for those who prefer a rock-riotous tone to their improvisation and fusion jazz. This is heavy electric guitar; thrashing drums; lashed keyboards; and saxophone from Kjetil Møster (baritone, tenor and soprano sax), guitarist Hans Magnus Ryan (co-founder of the long-running progressive/psychedelic rock band Motorpsycho), keyboardist Ståle Storløkken (who has worked with Terje Rypdal and on stage with Motorpsycho) and drummer Thomas Strønen (credits include Bobo Stenson, Tomasz Stanko and others). These four allied musicians produce a turbulent consensus on the foursome’s self-titled debut on the RareNoise label. Reflections in Cosmo is available in CD, vinyl and multiple digital formats. This review refers to the CD version. The group came about when Strønen and Storløkken (who both lead experimental jazz combo Humcrush) wanted to expand their musical options and enlisted Møster and Ryan (who had recently joined Møster’s group). Those who frequently listen to RareNoise releases probably know Møster […]